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rc4x4nut · 01.27.2005, 06:43 PM

Mike,

I take it that you locked you tranny into second? I was thinking about doing it but I kind of like changing gears during bash sessions. Did you here about this prototype tranny that is in the works for the GMaxx.

http://forum.maxxtraxxusa.com/showth...3&page=3&pp=15

RC-Monster Mike · 01.27.2005, 06:46 PM

Of course I heard about it! I am a tester for G-maxx! I will get the first prototype and have had a few discussions with George about it.

rc4x4nut · 01.27.2005, 06:50 PM

Cool:D Please keep us informed on this tranny. Until this tranny is available to us how did you go about locking the emaxx transmission. I have seen various ways and I am not too sure about all of them.

HotnCold · 01.27.2005, 06:51 PM

Unlike Mike - :-P - I have not removed any of the tranny internals - I have my tranny locked in a gear - if i want to change the speed - i would just have to lock it into the other gear - with a small wire or zip tie - it has never failed me yet - I have replaced both the first and second idler gear - if something happens to the gear im running in - i can make a simple pinion change and use the operational gear in the tranny - quick fix kind of...and i dont have the weight of the trans servo weighing me down -
Hey mike - what would you say my maxx weighs with batts???

gixxer · 01.28.2005, 12:09 AM

nice looking truck. Those komodo's should really lower your weight compared to the stock ones.

rc4x4nut · 01.28.2005, 12:25 AM

They did and it feels like it woud grip alot more than the stock ones even with less footprint. At first I didnt really like the look but I am starting to like it more and more.

gixxer · 01.28.2005, 12:56 AM

i like the look of the smaller komodos and run them on my truck with the novak hv and lipos (pictured in gallery). When the weather clears up though I plan on putting my 8l in it just to test it out, but i think the novak will be all i really need for the track.

rc4x4nut · 01.28.2005, 12:59 AM

Yeah I thought all I needed was the HV Maxx also but I keep seeing these other trucks with some serious power. I am actually selling my HV Maxx now and buy a motor and controller from Mike.

gorillamaxx · 01.28.2005, 03:05 AM

Wow! Nice ride - looks like the truck I was going to build.

Let me know if you have any problems with the Proline shocks - they are larger than normal any clearance issues?

The tranni prototypes are comming soon - I'll post it here (and yes Mike will put it through its paces)

BTW - Here's another Komodo G-Maxx (photo from customer) - But I think you have it beat with the G3.

HotnCold · **komodos -** 01.28.2005, 07:19 AM

I can tell you one thing about those tires - they will turn circles around other emaxx tires - the diff in size will really make your truck turn on a dime... Waiting for mine as we speak....

RC-Monster Mike · 01.28.2005, 10:19 AM

George, That truck looks familiar to me! I think I worked on that truck for the owner in the past. We met at a race track in NJ if it's the truck I am thinking of. The guy's name was Andrea or something like that (he was a hell of a nice huy and spoke with an accent). Is that the truck? If it is, the guy ran on 16 cells and it was a very nice truck!

rc4x4nut · 01.28.2005, 10:45 AM

The only problem I had with the proline and the G3 is that the shocks rubs on the body mount. So what I did was just sanded it down just a tad. No biggie.

That truck is a beauty. The wheels looks like its from RCALLOYS. I was going to go with aluminum wheels but I figured that the komodos are less forgiving than the stockies and didnt want to risk ruining them. Plus weight savings...lol:D

MaxxFusion · 01.28.2005, 10:55 AM

Ya my Integy MSR5 Piggybacks rub a little in the same place. It need to come out about 1/8" or so.

rc4x4nut · 01.28.2005, 10:58 AM

These arent that bad. I woud say about less than 1/8 with the prolines. It is just the fins that are rubbing but still allows shock movement.

RC-Monster Mike · 01.28.2005, 11:12 AM

I just clicked the link in your earlier post (single speed conversion). I though you were talking about the G-maxx conversion. That center diff mount is my idea and my design. I re-designed it from that picture as well and will make it in aluminum. The single speed Gorillamaxx is making works similar to the modified tranny I currently run, but in a smaller , lighter, neater, cleaner design.